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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,137.78, 287,163.09 and 127,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,137.78, 287,163.09 and 127,481.22 is: 175,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,137.78 : 287,163.09 = 127,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,137.78/287,163.09 = 127,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,137.78x = 287,163.09 × 127,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,137.78x = 36,607,901,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,607,901,052.17/208,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,883.02

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